Maple Shortbread Squares

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My mom is a fan of all things maple. Last Christmas we made Maple Walnut Ice Cream and this year we put together a pan of Maple Shortbread Squares.  Be sure to use real maple syrup for flavor.

Maple Shortbread Squares

Makes 16 bars, 1 8×8 pan. Double for 9×13

Ingredients:

• 1 C flour
• 1/2 C packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 C (1 stick) softened butter
• Pinch salt
• 1 egg
• 1/3 C packed dark brown sugar
• 1/4 C pure maple syrup
• 1/2 C chopped pecans

Directions:

Heat oven to 350. Line pan with parchment paper or foil for easy removal.

Combine flour, 1/2 C dark brown sugar and salt. Mix in butter until dough forms.  You can do this with clean hands or a stand mixer.

Press into baking pan and prick with fork. This keeps shortbread flat.  Bake 20 minutes until golden brown.

While shortbread is baking, mix egg with 1/3 C brown sugar, maple syrup and pecans. Pour over hot crust and return to oven.

Bake until firm, 12-15 additional minutes. Cool completely then cut and serve.

Recipe modified from “Maple Pecan Shortbread Squares,” allrecipes.com, by Tracey Lafave Kessler